New and Now: November 2017

Add to your to-do list: Woody Harrelson in LBJ, a new concert photo book, and the reopening of Republic Square Park

by sarah thurmond

Published: November 2, 2017

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Native Texan Woody Harrelson (pictured above) takes on the larger-than-life role of Lyndon Baines Johnson in LBJ, out Nov. 3. Directed by Rob Reiner and co-starring Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lady Bird, the movie covers familiar territory (the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the strained relationship with JFK) and will no doubt have Oscar buzz going into awards season.

Photo courtesy Castle Rock Entertainment

Sandy Carson has been photographing concerts and music festivals in and around Austin for more than a decade. A collection of these images is available in the coffee-table book We Were There (out Nov. 14 from Daylight Books). You’ll feel like you’re right in the pulsating heart of Fun Fun Fun Fest, SXSW, Levitation Fest, and more.

Photo courtesy Sandy Carson

The fence is finally down and the great lawn of Republic Square Park is now open to the public for the first time in 18 months. This is just the beginning of the $5.8 million revitalization project for the historic park. Next year, there will be a cafe offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner; more events programming; and always appreciated public bathrooms.